Ancient India - 6th Grade Social Studies Vocabulary List

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Caste System

Social organization developed in Ancient India in which groups of people are divided into distinct social classes.

<p>Social organization developed in Ancient India in which groups of people are divided into distinct social classes.</p>
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Sanskrit

The name for the form of writing used in early Indian civilization.

<p>The name for the form of writing used in early Indian civilization.</p>
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citadel

Strong central fortress found in Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.

<p>Strong central fortress found in Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.</p>
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Ganges River

What river is considered by Hindus as holy and capable of purifying the soul by washing/bathing in it?

<p>What river is considered by Hindus as holy and capable of purifying the soul by washing/bathing in it?</p>
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dharma

Fulfilling one's "right moral duty" in this life is called:

<p>Fulfilling one's "right moral duty" in this life is called:</p>
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karma

A belief that one's position in this life reflects what one did (or did not do) in a previous life is called:

<p>A belief that one's position in this life reflects what one did (or did not do) in a previous life is called:</p>
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Vedas

Large body of religious texts said to be the oldest scriptures of Hinduism that were divinely revealed to the ancients.

<p>Large body of religious texts said to be the oldest scriptures of Hinduism that were divinely revealed to the ancients.</p>
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Brahmin

Highest social group in India that enjoyed the highest position because they knew the sacred Hindu texts.

<p>Highest social group in India that enjoyed the highest position because they knew the sacred Hindu texts.</p>
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Desire

According to Buddhist teachings, the cause of suffering is:

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Siddhartha Gautama

Founder of Buddhism.

<p>Founder of Buddhism.</p>
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Aryans

About 1750 BC (BCE) northern India was overrun by invaders called the:

<p>About 1750 BC (BCE) northern India was overrun by invaders called the:</p>
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subcontinent

A large area of land separated from the rest of a continent by geographic features.

<p>A large area of land separated from the rest of a continent by geographic features.</p>
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monsoon

A strong wind in India which brings heavy rains in the summer and drought conditions in the winter

<p>A strong wind in India which brings heavy rains in the summer and drought conditions in the winter</p>
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Himalayan Mountain Range

Natural Barrier between India and Asia

<p>Natural Barrier between India and Asia</p>
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Hinduism

A religion native to India, featuring belief in many gods and reincarnation

<p>A religion native to India, featuring belief in many gods and reincarnation</p>
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Untouchables

LOWEST LEVEL OF INDIAN SOCIETY; not considered a real part of the caste system; often given degrading jobs; their life was extremely difficult

<p>LOWEST LEVEL OF INDIAN SOCIETY; not considered a real part of the caste system; often given degrading jobs; their life was extremely difficult</p>
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reincarnation

In Hinduism and Buddhism, the process by which a soul is reborn continuously until it achieves perfect understanding

<p>In Hinduism and Buddhism, the process by which a soul is reborn continuously until it achieves perfect understanding</p>
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Brahma

A single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything

<p>A single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything</p>
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Buddhism

A belief system based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, which stress freeing oneself from worldly desires.

<p>A belief system based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, which stress freeing oneself from worldly desires.</p>
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Enlightenment

Wisdom

<p>Wisdom</p>
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Indus River Valley

River Valley along the Indus River that flooded each year depositing fresh silt and making it easy to farm.

<p>River Valley along the Indus River that flooded each year depositing fresh silt and making it easy to farm.</p>
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Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa

Major planned cities of the Indus Valley civilization; both of which flourished around 2000 B.C.E.

<p>Major planned cities of the Indus Valley civilization; both of which flourished around 2000 B.C.E.</p>
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Planned Cities

cities built according to a design

<p>cities built according to a design</p>
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The Four Noble Truths

1. Life is Suffering . 2. The Cause of Suffering is Desire 3. Eliminate the desire become totally attached from our likes and dislikes. 4. Apply 8-fold Path

<p>1. Life is Suffering . 2. The Cause of Suffering is Desire 3. Eliminate the desire become totally attached from our likes and dislikes. 4. Apply 8-fold Path</p>
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The Eightfold Path

In Buddhism, the basic rules of behavior and belief leading to an end of suffering

<p>In Buddhism, the basic rules of behavior and belief leading to an end of suffering</p>
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Mt. Everest

Tallest mountain in the world, standing over 29.000 feet